An overview of pulse compression and power flow in the upgraded Z pulsed power driver

The Z pulsed power driver [1] at Sandia National Laboratories is used to develop high energy density z-pinch x-ray sources for inertial confinement fusion research and radiation effects testing, and to drive megabar pressures in material samples for equation of state studies. The entire pulsed power...

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Published in2007 16th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference Vol. 2; pp. 979 - 984
Main Authors Savage, M. E., Bennett, L. F., Bliss, D. E., Clark, W. T., Coats, R.S., Elizondo, J. M., LeChien, K. R., Harjes, H. C., Lehr, J. M., Maenchen, J. E., McDaniel, D. H., Pasik, M.F., Pointon, T. D., Owen, A. C., Seidel, D. B., Smith, D. L., Stoltzfus, B. S., Struve, K. W., Stygar, W.A., Warne, L.K., Woodworth, J. R., Mendel, C. W., Prestwich, K.R., Shoup, R. W., Johnson, D. L., Corley, J. P., Hodge, K. C., Wagoner, T. C., Wakeland, P. E.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2007
Subjects
Flashover
Gas lasers
Generators
Insulators
Jitter
Optical switches
Power transmission lines
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Summary:The Z pulsed power driver [1] at Sandia National Laboratories is used to develop high energy density z-pinch x-ray sources for inertial confinement fusion research and radiation effects testing, and to drive megabar pressures in material samples for equation of state studies. The entire pulsed power system is in the process of being replaced, improving reliability and increasing the energy delivered to the load.
ISBN:1424409136
9781424409136
ISSN:2158-4915
2158-4923
DOI:10.1109/PPPS.2007.4652354